In this influential volume, Brevard Childs offers a fresh and original approach to the book of Exodus. Moving beyond traditional commentary methods, he combines careful translation and philological notes with a unique structure that includes:

• A form-critical analysis tracing the development of the text through earlier traditions
• A close look at the final form of the text and what it means as a unified whole
• A broader reflection on its theological significance within the Old Testament

Thoughtful and pioneering, Childs’s work remains a key resource for readers who want to explore both the history and the lasting message of Exodus.